How To Fix AD573 - &-&: partial foreign key incorrect (remove at * field)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 573

• Message text: &-&: partial foreign key incorrect (remove at * field)

What causes this issue?

Not all foreign key fields in partial foreign keys are checked against
the key fields in the check table. Fields that are not to be checked
are marked by entering an asterisk (*) for the foreign key table.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Remove the field names following the asterisk (*) for fields that
are not to be checked.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD573 - &-&: partial foreign key incorrect (remove at * field) ?

  The SAP error message AD573 indicates that there is an issue with a partial foreign key in your data model. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or a data structure that has a foreign key relationship, but the foreign key constraints are not being met.
  Cause:
  
  Partial Foreign Key Definition: The error suggests that the foreign key relationship is not fully defined. This can happen if the foreign key is referencing a primary key that is not complete or if the fields involved do not match correctly.
  Missing Fields: The error message may indicate that certain fields required for the foreign key relationship are missing or incorrectly defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be existing data in the database that violates the foreign key constraint, leading to this error when trying to enforce the relationship.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Foreign Key Definition: Review the foreign key definition in the database table. Ensure that all necessary fields are included and that they match the primary key of the referenced table.
  Remove Partial Foreign Key: If the foreign key is not needed or cannot be properly defined, consider removing it or adjusting the fields involved.
  Data Validation: Ensure that the data in the tables involved adheres to the foreign key constraints. You may need to clean up or modify existing data to resolve any integrity issues.
  Adjust Table Structure: If necessary, modify the structure of the tables involved to ensure that the foreign key relationships can be properly established.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Foreign Key Constraints: Understand how foreign key constraints work in SAP and the underlying database. This includes knowing how to define primary and foreign keys correctly.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): Use transaction SE11 to check the data dictionary for the tables involved. This can help you identify the structure and relationships between tables.
  Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging tools or transaction codes like SE14 (Database Utility) to analyze and fix issues related to database objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the AD573 error and implement a solution to resolve it.